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Unit II

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Roman Times. Zorastrianism. Religion: Zoroastrianism. History of Iran: Achaemenid Empire. Achaemenid Empire By 546 BCE, Cyrus the Great had defeated Croesus, the Lydian king of fabled wealth, and had secured control of the Aegean coast of Asia Minor, Armenia, and the Greek colonies along the Levant.

History of Iran: Achaemenid Empire

Moving east, he took Parthia (land of the Arsacids, not to be confused with Parsa, which was to the southwest), Chorasmis, and Bactria. Close up of Darius the Great - Biblical Archaeology Ancient Iran. Close up of Darius the Great Is this stone carving a portrait of Darius the King mentioned in the Book of Ezra?

Close up of Darius the Great - Biblical Archaeology Ancient Iran

This painting is a close up of a stone relief from ancient Persepolis (Persia) reveals Darius I seated on his throne, Persepolis, Iran. Notice he holds his scepter while an audience of delegates bring him tribute honoring the king by holding his mouth. Internet Sacred Text Archive Home.